(Washington) – Politicians in Washington continue to discuss fiscal matters after the federal government reopened on October 16. Senator Claire McCaskill says that she is encouraged by the discussions:

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McCaskill also urges Missourians to take a moment this week to remember Ike Skelton, the former representative who died earlier this week at the age of 81.